Career Workshop

A customized career development programme designed for sophomore students from College of Business who are dedicated to pursue a career in investment banking divisions or high finance. 

IBD Summer Analyst recruitment season usually begins in Spring, application is as early as a year ahead of time so early preparation is crucial. To prepare CB students for the competitive IBD market, the accelerator programme consist of project-based learning, VBA & Python masterclasses and career coaching by experts from Career Hackers that are tailormade for investment banking and high finance roles.

Accelerator Programme Outline

Coach: Mr. Herman Ko, Chief Programme Director & Head Coach, Career Hackers

1. Project-Base Learning
How to demonstrate your values and job abilities on a CV without a relevant job experience – “Project”.  

Period: February – April
Group Project: 4 – 5 students per group to be assigned by Career Hackers
Commitment: 5 – 8 hours per week
Coaching: Bi-weekly 30 minutes progress review meeting with trainer
Research or Analysis Report Topics: Industry Analysis, Gen AI, EdTech, TMT, Equity Research, Market Trends, M&A Deal Analysis, or Case Analysis

2. Online IT Masterclasses
Online programming lessons that are applicable to investment banking.

Access Period: February – June
Format: Online
Programming Languages: VBA and Python for High Finance roles

Eligibility

• Year 2 CB undergraduate students
• Passionate about investment banking, high finance, banking
• Strong commitment, self-motivated, result-driven
• Excellent English presentation

Application

Complete QuestionPro with your CV by 5 Feb 2025.  Shortlisted students will be contacted by CB for screening call.  20 finalists will be nominated to Career Hackers for project briefing and coaching.